How to create facial blendshapes using photogrammetry
New Gnomon Workshop tutorial reveals how to process 3D scans of an actor for use in a FACS-based facial animation rig in Maya.
Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
digital sculpting
Tutorial: Creating Efficient Digital Doubles for VFX
Master industry-standard workflow for creating digi doubles from raw scan data with The Gnomon Workshop's full beginner's guide.
Monday, September 16th, 2024
Adobe releases Substance 3D Modeler 1.14
Update reworks painting workflow in the digital sculpting software for virtual reality and desktop systems. Check out all of the changes here.
Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Maxon releases ZBrush for iPad
Much-anticipated iPad edition of the sculpting app lets artists work on the move. Read FAQs on its feature set, its limitations, and its price.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Maxon releases ZBrush 2025
Check out the new features in the digital sculpting tool, including USDZ export. Subscriptions also now include ZBrush for iPad.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
Adobe releases Substance 3D Modeler 1.13
Check out the new features in the desktop and virtual reality modeling application, including this new light UI theme.
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
Tutorial: Introduction to Maya 2025: UV Toolkit
Master UV work for games, VFX and motion graphics with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed introduction to Maya's UV tools.
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Maxon to raise subscription prices in September 2024
Cost of Cinema 4D, ZBrush and Red Giant subscriptions to rise next month, but pricing for Redshift largely unaffected.
Monday, August 5th, 2024
Shapelab 2024 is now free to students worldwide
Studying at a school or college? Grab a free perpetual license of the desktop and VR sculpting software, normally priced at $69.99.
Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Tutorial: Character Asset Creation for Cinematics - Vol. 1
Discover how to create a detailed, animation-ready fantasy character with Maya and ZBrush in The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial.
Sunday, July 21st, 2024
Adobe releases Substance 3D Modeler 1.12
Check out the lastest features in the virtual reality modeling software, like this interesting shape matching feature in the new Assets panel.
Friday, July 19th, 2024
5 key features in Blender 4.2
Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from new digital sculpting tools and GPU compositing to 'Eevee Next'.
Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
Tutorial: Recreating a Historical Portrait in 3D
Discover how to create a realistic 3D character from scan data with The Gnomon Workshop's detailed guide to character art.
Sunday, July 14th, 2024